Tuesday, February 16, 2010

5:50 PM

Assembly Republicans have asked for a caucus to discuss the payday lending bill. Democrats will not caucus.

On another note, the Assembly passed a ban on using bisphenol A in children's bottles and spill-proof cups. The vote was 95-2, with GOP Reps. Joel Kleefisch and Robin Vos voting against it. (Rep. Kelda Roys, Sen. Julie Lassa press release.)

UPDATE: 8:03 p.m. The chief clerk just made an announcement asking Assembly Republicans to return to caucus.

UPDATE 2: 8:44 p.m. The Assembly is back in session. They've dispensed with all the other bills on the calendar, so all that's left is payday lending regulation, AB 447.